Re: Now scared to take them....
Don't be scared Holly, diazepam definitely has it's place in the treatment of anxiety and to help during the start up of your meds. I think we were all just trying to warn you of the long term dangers...I have been on them daily for 18 months now although I have managed to reduce from 12mg a day down to 7mg a day without many of the problems steveo has experienced. I even still take an odd extra one if I am having a really bad day but I am continuing my taper and determined to be off them by the end of this year. I will then use them 'as & when' only in emergency.
Initially they helped me through a very bad time so as long as you use them sparingly and only when you really feel like you can't cope, they will definitely help you. I am sure your GP will be monitoring you anyway. Don't feel bad and suffer because you are scared now, you will be fine using them 'as & when' xx
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